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Exam: IELTS

categoric

IPA: /ˈkætəɡərɪk/

KK: /kætəˈɡɔrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Absolute and without any doubt; clear and direct without any conditions or exceptions.

Example: She made a categoric statement that there would be no changes to the plan.

categorical

IPA: //ˈkætəɡɔrɪkəl//

KK: /ˈkætəˌɡɔrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or based on categories; absolute and without exceptions.

Example: The manager made a categorical statement about the company's future plans.

categorically

IPA: /ˌkætəˈɡɔrɪkli/

KK: /kætəˈɡɔrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a clear and definite way, without any doubt or ambiguity.

Example: She categorically denied the accusations against her.

categorise

IPA: /ˈkætəɡəraɪz/

KK: /ˈkætəɡəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To arrange or classify things into different groups based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example: We need to categorise the books by genre to make them easier to find.

categorization

IPA: /ˌkætəɡəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌkætəgəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of sorting or organizing items into different groups based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example: The categorization of books in the library helps readers find what they are looking for more easily.

categorize

IPA: /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪz/

KK: /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To place something into a specific group or class based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example: Teachers often categorize students based on their learning styles.

categorized

IPA: /ˈkætəɡəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈkætəˌɡaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been sorted into specific groups or classes based on shared characteristics.

Example: The books on the shelf are categorized by genre, making it easier to find what you want.

verb

Definition: To place something into a specific group or class based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example: The books were categorized by genre to make it easier for readers to find what they wanted.

category

IPA: /ˈkætəɡəri/

KK: /ˈkætəˌɡɔri/

noun

Definition: A group or class that shares common characteristics or qualities, used to organize or categorize similar items or ideas.

Example: The library has a section for each category of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and reference.

caterwaul

IPA: /ˈkætərˌwɔl/

KK: /ˈkætərˌwɔl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a loud, unpleasant noise, similar to a cat's cry, often used to describe a noisy argument or a shrill sound.

Example: The cats began to caterwaul outside my window, making it hard to sleep.

noun

Definition: A loud and unpleasant noise, often resembling a wailing or screeching sound.

Example: The caterwaul of the cats outside kept me awake all night.

catharsis

IPA: /kæˈθɑːr.sɪs/

KK: /kæˈθɑr sɪs/

noun

Definition: A process of releasing strong emotions, often leading to a sense of relief or renewal, commonly associated with experiences in art or therapy.

Example: After watching the emotional movie, she felt a sense of catharsis that helped her cope with her own feelings.

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